Life expectancy among women living in the poorest communities in England has declined since 2011, says a report warning of growing health inequalities.Read More

Investigating child rights violations in armed conflict was the topic discussed by experts at an event at the UN Headquarters in New York on 30 January, organized by UN Women and Justice Rapid Response, and co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions of Canada and Sierra Leone to the United Nations.Read More

In a separate meeting with President Rouhani, the past year performance and the new year's programs of the four Vice Presidencies, including the Vice Presidency for Women and Family Affairs, were examined.Read More

Obesity, undernutrition and climate change are the biggest threats to the world population, linked by profit motives and policy inertia, a top commission said on Sunday, calling for a binding plan and trillions of dollars to thwart the dangers. A $1-billion fund and action strategies targeting food policy and production are needed urgently to support...Read More